MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front disc back plate missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear outer (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Engine shields fitted obstructing some examinable componants
Nearside Front Inner Edge of tyre wearing
Offside Front Inner Edge of tyre wearing
Under shields fitted obstructing some examinable componants
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FW12 TDU is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2012 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 88,697 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FW12 TDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was FW12 TDU registered?
FW12 TDU is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2012.
Is FW12 TDU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FW12 TDU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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